The new Church of Scientology of Inglewood was dedicated November 5, 2011, before 5,000 Scientologists and their guests. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, was joined by civic leaders and government officials to commemorate the opening of this Ideal Church of Scientology. The facility reflects the growth of a significant Scientology congregation within the area.

On November 5, 2011, the Church of Scientology celebrated the grand opening of their new Church in the heart of downtown Inglewood at 315 South Market Street. 5,000 Scientologists were joined by guests and city officials for the dedication ceremony.

Marking the significance of this day, Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated at the ceremony. In pointing to what this day represents he said: “This new Church of Scientology is quite literally imbued with the contributions and global spirit of Scientologists from more than a hundred nations. In that respect, it reflects the greater shape of Scientology—both body and soul. Moreover, it reflects the attributes of greatness all religions traditionally sought to inspire, including decency, nobility, compassion and charity. And that's also the spirit in which we provide our new Community Center, open for use by one and all, for the benefit of all its residents.”

Marking the significance of this day, Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated at the ceremony. In pointing to what this day represents he said: “This new Church of Scientology is quite literally imbued with the contributions and global spirit of Scientologists from more than a hundred nations. In that respect, it reflects the greater shape of Scientology—both body and soul. Moreover, it reflects the attributes of greatness all religions traditionally sought to inspire, including decency, nobility, compassion and charity. And that's also the spirit in which we provide our new Community Center, open for use by one and all, for the benefit of all its residents.”

City Councilmember Ralph Franklin welcomed the new Church: “I for one am very excited about your move to your new home. Thank you for being our anchor to Market Street. You are helping revitalize downtown and offering us a platform from which we can make a segue into our greater future. I have faith that your presence will be the catalyst for this city’s renaissance. And so it is with great pleasure that on behalf of all of us here in the City of Inglewood I say congratulations on your new home and welcome to the family.”

Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray, retired head of the First A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles and now Professor of Religious Studies at USC, expressed his highest regard for Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard and the Church of Scientology: “My friends, this new Church is an opportunity to make change. I encourage you, the community, to take full advantage. L. Ron Hubbard was a genius of a man who could say, ‘Here’s the problem, here’s the solution, and here are the details of how you achieve that solution.’ Well here is a mansion that has been constructed by L. Ron Hubbard, an architect of the soul and a designer of dreams. Our challenge is to make use of what we have been given. I am so very thankful for what you bring us today. God bless you all.”

Chief of Police Jacqueline Seabrooks cited the Church of Scientology’s worldwide anti-drug initiative: “I have seen your Drug-Free World program at work here in Inglewood. I have been impressed by your dedicated initiative to ensure ‘The Truth About Drugs’ message is made available to everyone. Your volunteers are an active force, distributing educational materials and holding drug education seminars. Your colorful information booklets are popular and effective. I have a background in education, so I admire what you have done to bring the drug abuse issue into an educational arena.”

Los Angeles NAACP President Leon Jenkins spoke to the effectiveness of the Church’s human rights programs: “The Church of Scientology is taking an instrumental role in the change we need. Because what your Church does is address the individual. You know that everybody is different. That’s why your human rights program speaks to every one of us. And one by one you are helping to bring about a just society that can live in harmony together. The Church sets a standard for others in religion and in human rights. I think there are quite some groups that could take a lesson or two from you all. My hat is off to you for that.”

Executive Director of the gang intervention group 2nd Call, Skipp Townsend, acknowledged the empowerment from the Church’s many social betterment programs: “We are grateful that the Church of Scientology is here and provides a stream of resources to the City of Inglewood. Your church is an open door to those individuals who seek betterment in the community. The beauty of it is that the Church has both developed a community and opened the doors to the community. That’s not just development, that’s empowerment. You empower the people. And I am sure the Church will continue the empowerment process by leaving the door open, so they can come in and get the resources and benefits you have to offer.”

Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, dedicated the new Church of Scientology of Inglewood with, left to right: Executive Director of the gang intervention group 2nd Call, Skipp Townsend; NAACP Los Angeles Branch President Leon Jenkins; Inglewood City Councilmember Ralph Franklin; Inglewood Chief of Police Jacqueline Seabrooks and Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray, retired head of the First A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles and now Professor of Religious Studies at USC.

The new Community Center on Vermont Avenue is housed in an historic art deco landmark that dates from the early 1930s and which the Church has meticulously restored. It features a 380-seat event hall, the L. Ron Hubbard Community Auditorium, designed for community events and as a meeting ground for residents of all denominations. In that respect, it is a venue dedicated to community-wide initiatives in the spirit of the Founder’s vision of all church denominations working together to achieve the common dream of all religions. The Center further features numerous classrooms and seminar facilities for a full range of civic programs, including a complete literacy and tutoring center.

Reception

Opening onto the Public Information Center and the entrance to the L. Ron Hubbard Community Auditorium, the Church of Scientology Community Center reception is the welcoming point for all who enter the Center. The iconic mural celebrates the rich cultural history of the area.

The L. Ron Hubbard Community Auditorium

The Church of Scientology Community Center features a 380-seat event hall, the L. Ron Hubbard Community Auditorium, designed for community events and as a meeting ground for residents of all denominations.

The L. Ron Hubbard Community Auditorium

The Church of Scientology Community Center features a 380-seat event hall, the L. Ron Hubbard Community Auditorium, designed for community events and as a meeting ground for residents of all denominations.

Public Information Center

The Public Information Center provides an incisive introduction to Dianetics and Scientology through hundreds of instructional films. Also presented here is the full range of Scientology civic programs, as well as the life and legacy of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard.

Community Center Atrium and Lounge

The Community Center’s atrium and lounge provides the ideal environment for civic leaders and visitors to meet and collaborate on outreach initiatives.

Café

The café is conveniently located just off the grand reception of the Church of Scientology Community Center. It provides snacks and refreshments to both parishioners and visitors.

Community Center Lounge

The Community Center lounge serves as a meeting ground for civic leaders and visitors to collaborate on humanitarian initiatives based on L. Ron Hubbard’s vision of all churches working together to achieve the common dream of all religions.

The Seminar Room

This Seminar Room is devoted to Scientology Introductory services and a full range of civic programs. Among those services is the Personal Efficiency Course, providing fundamental Scientology principles applicable to every facet of life and work.

The Purification Center

L. Ron Hubbard developed the Purification Program to free individuals from the mental and spiritual devastation caused by drugs. The Purification Center features an iconic tile mural reflecting local history.

The Way to Happiness Course Room

This room is exclusively dedicated to delivering The Way To Happiness Course, based on the inspirational work by L. Ron Hubbard and comprising a common sense guide to better living.

The Success Through Communication Course Room

This room is exclusively dedicated to The Success Through Communication Course providing graduates with communication skills for everyday life.

Life Improvement Course Room

Here students study the Scientology Life Improvement Courses providing tools for the most vital and yet often troubling facets of everyday life.

Tutoring Center

A tutoring center is specially designed for youth and adults to improve reading and writing skills with the help of L. Ron Hubbard’s groundbreaking Study Technology.

Nursery

A nursery is provided for the young children of parents attending Scientology services.

The new Church of Scientology of Inglewood

now stands in the heart of downtown at 315 South Market Street. The facility reflects the growth of a significant Scientology congregation within the area.

Church of Scientology of Inglewood’s reception extends a welcome to all who enter. Here, visitors will find an array of introductory books and Public Information Displays presenting the fundamental beliefs and practices of Dianetics and Scientology. Also presented here is an incisive view of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard.

The Scientology Public Information Center

The Church of Scientology of Inglewood Public Information Center presents hundreds of films introducing Dianetics and Scientology, the many Church-sponsored community betterment programs, as well as the life and legacy of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard.

Café

The café is conveniently located just off the reception, providing a place for parishioners and visitors to enjoy refreshments.

The Chapel

All congregational gatherings are convened in the new Church of Scientology of Inglewood Chapel—weddings, naming ceremonies and Sunday services. The Chapel both provides for its burgeoning congregation and serves as a venue for community events and functions.

The Chapel

All congregational gatherings are convened in the new Church of Scientology of Inglewood Chapel—weddings, naming ceremonies and Sunday services. The Chapel both provides for its burgeoning congregation and serves as a venue for community events and functions.

The Chapel

All congregational gatherings are convened in the new Church of Scientology of Inglewood Chapel—weddings, naming ceremonies and Sunday services. The Chapel both provides for its burgeoning congregation and serves as a venue for community events and functions.

Dianetics and Scientology Bookstore

The L. Ron Hubbard legacy comprises tens of millions of published words, recorded lectures and films on the mind, life and spirit. These materials are available to parishioners and visitors. The bookstore offers materials in English and Spanish, while Mr. Hubbard’s beginning library is available in 50 languages.

Seminar Room

The Church of Scientology of Inglewood Seminar Room is devoted to Scientology Introductory services. Included in these services is the Personal Efficiency Course, providing fundamental Scientology principles applicable to everyday life and work.

Film Room

The new Church of Scientology of Inglewood’s Film Room for the presentation of Introductory Dianetics and Scientology instructional films.

The Purification Center

L. Ron Hubbard developed the Purification Program to free individuals from the mental and spiritual devastation caused by drugs. The Purification Center features an iconic painted-glass mural reflecting local history. The Community Center in South Los Angeles will also provide the Program.

Hubbard Guidance Center

In the Hubbard Guidance Center Scientologists receive spiritual counseling known as auditing. Auditing provides a precise route by which individuals may travel to higher states of spiritual awareness.

Auditing Room

One of the many auditing rooms in the Church of Scientology of Inglewood. Each is ideally appointed to provide a distraction-free environment necessary to achieve spiritual enlightenment.

Scientology Course Room

Scientologists study an array of courses to train as auditors (spiritual counselors), capable of applying Dianetics and Scientology technology to help others attain spiritual freedom.

The Office of L. Ron Hubbard

As is traditional in all Churches of Scientology, an office of L. Ron Hubbard stands in honor of the Founder and symbolizes that this Church is true to his writings and ideals.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF AN ENTIRELY NEW CHURCH IN INGLEWOOD AND COMMUNITY CENTER IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

5,000 Scientologists, guests and city officials gathered Saturday November 5, for the dedication of an entirely new Church of Scientology and Church of Scientology Community Center. The Church stands in the heart of downtown, at 315 South Market Street, and reflects the growth of a new Scientology congregation amongst these communities. The neighboring Community Center stands just a few minutes away in South Los Angeles, at 8039 South Vermont Avenue. Together this Church and Community Center provide for all Scientology religious services as well as its many humanitarian initiatives and social betterment programs for the benefit of Inglewood and South Los Angeles.

The new Inglewood Church of Scientology on South Market Street houses a Public Information Center presenting the beliefs and practices of the Scientology religion as well as the life and legacy of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The Information Center further provides an overview of the many Church-sponsored humanitarian programs. These programs include a worldwide human rights initiative, an equally far-ranging drug education and prevention campaign, global networks of literacy and learning centers and the Scientology Volunteer Minister program now comprising the largest independent relief force on Earth. The Information Center’s multimedia displays include nearly 500 documentary films.

The 28,000-square-foot Church of Scientology Community Center is located on the Vermont Avenue corridor in South Los Angeles. Originally built in the early 1930s the Church meticulously restored the historic art deco landmark.

The new Community Center on Vermont Avenue is housed in an historic art deco landmark that dates from the early 1930s and, which the Church has meticulously restored. It features a 380-seat event hall, the L. Ron Hubbard Community Auditorium, designed for community events and as a meeting ground for residents of all denominations. In that respect, it is a venue dedicated to community-wide initiatives in the spirit of the Founder’s vision of all church denominations working together to achieve the common dream of all religions. The Center further features numerous classrooms and seminar facilities for a full range of civic programs, including a complete literacy and tutoring center.

Marking the significance of the occasion, Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated at the ceremony. In pointing to what this day represents, Mr. Miscavige stated:

“This new Church of Scientology is quite literally imbued with the contributions and global spirit of Scientologists from more than a hundred nations. In that respect, it reflects the greater shape of Scientology—both body and soul. Moreover, it reflects the attributes of greatness all religions traditionally sought to inspire, including decency, nobility, compassion and charity. And that's also the spirit in which we provide our new Community Center, open for use by one and all, for the benefit of all its residents.”

Marking the significance of this day, Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated at the ceremony.

Welcoming the new Church were Inglewood City Councilmember, Ralph Franklin; Inglewood Chief of Police, Jacqueline Seabrooks; President of NAACP Los Angeles, Leon Jenkins; Executive Director of the gang intervention group 2nd Call, Skipp Townsend; and Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray, retired head of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles and now Professor of Religious Studies at USC.

City Councilmember Ralph Franklin welcomed the new Church: “I for one am very excited about your move to your new home. Thank you for being our anchor to Market Street. You are helping revitalize downtown and offering us a platform from which we can make a segue into our greater future. I have faith that your presence will be the catalyst for this city’s renaissance. And so it is with great pleasure that on behalf of all of us here in the City of Inglewood I say congratulations on your new home and welcome to the family.”

Chief of Police Jacqueline Seabrooks, spoke of the solutions offered by the Church’s anti-drug initiative: “I have been aware of your Drug-Free World program and know that this program that has been supported by various entities here in Inglewood and in the larger environment. I must say that I am impressed by your dedicated initiative to ensure ‘The Truth About Drugs’ message is made available to everyone. Your volunteers are an active force, distributing educational materials and holding drug education seminars. Your colorful, information booklets are popular and effective. Because I have a strong background in education, I admire what you've done and what you continue to do to bring the drug abuse issue into the educational arena.”

Los Angeles NAACP President Leon Jenkins recognized the effectiveness of the Church’s human rights programs: “The Church of Scientology is taking an instrumental role in the change we need. Because what your Church does is address the individual. You know that everybody is different. That’s why your human rights program speaks to every one of us. And one by one you are helping to bring about a just society that can live in harmony together. The Church sets a standard for others in religion and in human rights. I think there are quite some groups that could take a lesson or two from you all. My hat is off to you for that.”

Executive Director of 2nd Call, Skipp Townsend, acknowledged the empowerment that comes from the Church’s programs: “We are grateful that the Church of Scientology is here and provides a stream of resources to the City of Inglewood. Your church is an open door to those individuals who seek betterment in the community. The beauty of it is that the Church has both developed a community and opened the doors to the community. That’s not just development, that’s empowerment. You empower the people. And I am sure the Church will continue the empowerment process by leaving the door open, so they can come in and get the resources and benefits you have to offer.”

Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray, retired head of the First A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles and now Professor of Religious Studies at USC, expressed highest regard for Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard and the Church of Scientology: “My friends, this new Church is an opportunity to make change. I encourage you, the community, to take full advantage. L. Ron Hubbard was a genius of a man who could say, ‘Here’s the problem, here’s the solution, and here are the details of how you achieve that solution.’ Well here is a mansion that has been constructed by L. Ron Hubbard, an architect of the soul and a designer of dreams. Our challenge is to make use of what we have been given. I am so very thankful for what you bring us today. God bless you all."